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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 12, 1968

Page

5

Wallace Griffin names on ballots for county election

Athens County Elections Director William Howe received a telegram from Ohio Secretary of State Ted Brown stating that George C. Wallace and Marvin Griffin will be listed on the November 5 presidential ballot for The American Independent Party. The order follows a Supreme Court directive from Potter Stewart, with additional write-in space allowed.

Athens County William Winnie) Howe George C. Wallace Marvin Griffin Ohio Ted W. Brown Howe Brown U.S. Supreme Court Potter Stewart Wallace Griffin Georgia Stewart Elections Supreme Court

Fireman Job Notice Announces Pay and Benefits

Completed application and physical examination must be returned to the fire chief's office prior to noon September 19 1968. Starting salary is 475 dollars per month with gradual annual increases to 575 dollars. Vacations range two to three weeks. Upon appointment 200 dollars for uniform and equipment, 125 dollars yearly for uniform upkeep. Pension at age 52 and salary during illness provided.

Squad Responds to Two Calls in Athens

Athens emergency squad answered two calls on Wednesday. At 5:05 p.m. they helped Mrs. Susan Manfield 93 of 153 Mill St to a chair after a fall. At 7:53 p.m. they transported Mrs. Joyce Strom 34 of 130 N Congress St to Sheltering Arms Hospital for observation. A Monday Messenger correction clarifies comments by Mr. and Mrs. William Kuhre on Eugene McCarthy supporters.

Athens Susan Manfield Mill St N. Congress St Joyce Strom Sheltering Arms Hospital Monday Messenger Bruce Kuhre

Ohio Arts Council names Athens panel members

Four Athenians including three Ohio University faculty join nine advisory panels for the Ohio Arts Council. William Taylor, journalism professor emeritus at Kent State, chairs the council. Members will meet in Columbus next week to discuss the 1970-1971 program budget.

Columbus Ohio University Ohio Arts Council William Taylor Kent State University Donald R. Striebig OAC Joseph Anderson Jack Matthews Jeanne Cagney Morrison Jack Morrison College of Fine Arts Donald Roberts

Patrol Lists One Injured In Accidents

State Highway Patrol reports three traffic incidents with a single injury. Michael N. Porter, 18, of Parkersburg West Virginia, suffered multiple forehead lacerations in a 2:45 a.m. crash on Route 682 after pulling from a ramp on Route 33 and hitting a bridge. John T. Neiswander, 33, of Columbus, lost control on Route 33 at 12:20 p.m. Wednesday, car veered into an embankment. Clair William Stobart, 25, Amesville, and Lee R. Goodman, 20, Millfield Route 1, collided on Route 50A at 4:25 p.m. Goodman stopped to turn, Stobart rear-ended him. Stobart cited for following too closely. Neither of the last two drivers was injured.

Michael N. Porter Parkersburg W. Va Porter John T. Neiswander Columbus Clair William Stobart Amesville Lee R. Goodman Millfield Goodman Alderman Road Stobart Auto Stobart

Grand Jurors Listed for Athens County September

Names of Athens County Grand Jury members for September were listed after a Tuesday story. Foreman Glen Young leads a panel including Sam Scott Lola Ziegler Elmer Davis John A Mullins George Blimes Janice Ennis Marguerite Campbell Hazel Zimmerman Theodore Ahle Mary Stanley Fred W Merrell Harold Graham Clyde Shingler and Virgine Chesser.

Athens County Grand Jury Glen Young Foreman Sam Scott Lola Ziegler Elmer Davis John A. Mullins George Blimes Janice Ennis Marguerite Campbell Hazel Zimmerman Theodore Ahle Mary Stanley Fred W. Merrell Harold Graham Clyde Shingler Virgine Chesser

Athens births and hospital notices in brief

Mr and Mrs Harold Clark of Athens welcome a daughter. Admitted were Mary Jane West and Diane Breeden, both of Athens. Dismissals include Mrs Jane Jackson with son and others. The morning mercury rose to 53 after a low of 50 with a 63 degree high Wednesday. Rainfall totaled .02 inch. Hocking River stood at 2.28 feet and stationary.

Harold Clark Athens Mary Jane West Diane Breeden U.S C. L. Colmer Hocking River

Municipal Court Rips Through Traffic Fines Case

William Leroy faces a conditional speed violation in Murray City. Honda incurs a $25 fine with suspension and costs attached.

Rge William Leroy Honda Murray City

Sale Postponed by OES Rummage Event

The OES has postponed the rummage sale scheduled for September 13 and 14 until further notice.

OES

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